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Gatchina Palace is a historic palace in Gatchina, near Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was built in the 18th century for Count Orlov, a favorite of Catherine the Great, and became a residence of the Russian imperial family.
Gatchina Palace and Estate Museum. Appreciate the originality, grandeur and allure of the Gatchina Palace. The Memory Hall of the Great Patriotic War. The effect of military destruction are preserved in the gallery to remind of the horrible tragedy of the 20th century. The Rooms of Nicholas I in the Gatchina Palace. Permanent exhibition.
Learn about the origins and development of Gatchina palace and park, a gift from Empress Catherine II to her favourite, Count Grigory Orlov. Explore the interactive map and the state museum of this unique landscape and architecture.
Learn about the history and architecture of Gatchina, a suburban palace and park that was the family home of four Tsars. See photos, maps, and tips for visiting this Imperial estate near St. Petersburg.
Learn about the history and architecture of the Grand Palace at Gatchina, a neoclassical building designed by Antonio Rinaldi for Count Grigoriy Orlov and later presented to Pavel I. See the interiors, exhibitions and statues of this unusual and individual palace.
Palace Park The Gatchina Palace and park is one of Russia’s outstanding ensembles. With its own unique identity, it is just another gem in the ring of imperial suburban palaces around St Petersburg.
The palace and park at Gatchina dates back to the time of Empress Catherine II. In 1765, the tsarina gave her favourite, Count Grigory Orlov, a lavish gift – the Gatchina estate. The picturesque landscape, spring-fed lakes with connecting tributaries and rivers made it possible to create here the unique landscape park with the palace of ...
